Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 230,073

County Seat: Barnstable

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Median Home Value

$575,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$94,452

Across all households

Median Age

55.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

47.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.9%
Two or More Races4.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

14.4%

65 Years and Over

32.3%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

2.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

47.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$94,452

Mean Household Income

$132,436

Per Capita Income

$60,325

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$575,900

Median Rent

$1,596/mo

Total Housing Units

165,661

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

37.8%

Married Couple Households

49.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.3%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

93.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25001.